NCGNE1332_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20190415

STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
NCG PERMITS
PERMIT NO.
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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Interim Director
Asbury Graphite of North Carolina, Inc.
Attm Travis Toth, Plant Manager
191 Magna Blvd.
Lumberton, NC 28360
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
April 15, 2019
Subject: No Exposure Certification NCGNE1332
Asbury Graphite of North Carolina, Inc.
Robeson County
Dear Mr. Toth:
The Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources has reviewed your submittal of the No Exposure
Certification for Exclusion from NPDES Stormwater Permitting form. Based on your submittal and signed
certification of no exposure at the above referenced facility as well as observations made by Melissa Joyner
with the Fayetteville Regional Office on March 8, 2019 and April 15, 2019. The Division is granting your
conditional exclusion from permitting as provided for under 40 CFR.122.26(g), which is incorporated by
reference in North Carolina regulations.
Please note that by our acceptance of your No Exposure Certification, you are obligated to maintain no
exposure conditions at your facility. if conditions change such that your facility can no longer qualify for the
No Exposure Certification, you are obligated to immediately obtain NPDES permit coverage for your
stormwater discharge. Otherwise, the discharge becomes subject to enforcement as an un-permitted
discharge. You must self re -certify annually using the enclosed form or obtain NPDES permit coverage for
any Stormwater discharges from your facility. The annual self re -certification does not need to be submitted
unless requested.
Your conditional exclusion from permitting does not affect your facility's legal requirements to obtain
environmental permits that may be required under other federal, state, or local regulations or ordinances.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Melissa Joyner at [phone].
Sincerely,
for . Daniel Smith
Interim Director, DEMLR
Enclosure: Self Re -Certification Form
CC! FRO — DEMLR, Stormwater Files (w/o enclosure)
Stormwater Permitting Program, No Exposure Files (w/o enclosure)
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Fayetteville Regional Office 1 225 Green Street. Suite 714 1 Fayetteville. North Carolina 28301
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Joyner, Melissa
From: Leon Ramer <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2018 6:39 AM
To: Joyner, Melissa
Subject: RE: [External] RE: Please Disregard Previous Email
Good Morning Melissa,
Travis Toth will be the New Plant Manager, 1 have Attached Him on this Email so he May provide you with all of his
contact information.
Travis will be visiting the Facility the week of 6/11/18 .
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Regards,
Leon Ramer
Plant Manager
Asbury Graphite of North Carolina
P. (910)-671-4141 Ext. 10
C. (570)- 809-5213
F. (910)- 671-1138
[e-mail]
191 Magna Blvd.
Lumberton NC. 28360
A Division of Asbury Carbons
visit our website: www,asbury.com
Asbury Carbons Standard Terms and Conditions of Soles'and Purchase Contracts can be found on our website
at asbury.com/about-us/
From: Joyner, Melissa [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2018 12:56 PM
To: Leon Ramer
Subject: RE: [External] RE: Please Disregard Previous Email
Dear Mr. Ramer,
Who will be the new contact person for us when you retire from Asbury Graphite of North Carolina? Thank you in
advance for the helpful information.
Regards,

Melissa
Melissa Joyner
Environmental Specialist
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
[phone] office
[e-mail]
225 Green Street, Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301-5043
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North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Leon Ramer [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 6:32 AM
To: Joyner, Melissa <[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] RE: Please Disregard Previous Email
Good Morning Melissa,
Got it will Ignore.
On Another Note Plans Here Have Changed, I have Made the Decision to Retire and Move Back to Pennsylvania and
spend more time with my Family.
Corporate has Decided to Delay Startup of the Facility Until January of 2019.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Regards,

Joyner, Melissa
From:
Joyner, Melissa
Sent:
Friday, May 04, 2018 2:29 PM
To:
'Leon Ramer'
Cc:
Lawyer, Mike
Subject:
RE: [External] RE: Asbury Graphite of North Carolina, Inc. General Permit NCG 070000
Information
Good afternoon, Mr. Ramer,
Thank you for informing me of the status of the submittal of the No Exposure form for Asbury Graphite of North
Carolina, Inc.
Have a nice weekend,
Melissa
Melissa Joyner
Environmental Specialist
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
[phone] office
[e-mail]
225 Green Street, Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301-5043
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North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
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From: Leon Ramer [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Friday, May 04, 2018 1:26 PM
To: Joyner, Melissa <[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] RE: Asbury Graphite of North Carolina, Inc. General Permit NCG 070000 Information
Good Afternoon Melissa ,
Hope you are doing well , Just wanted to touch base with you and like you know that we are working with AMEC Foster
Wheeler for our Compliance .
I will as soon as time Allows get the No Exposure Form filled out and sent to you.
Please let me know if you have any questions or Suggestions .
Have a Great Day.
Regards,
Leon Ramer
Plant Manager
Asbury Graphite of North Carolina
P. (910)-671-4141 Ext. 10
C. (570)- 809-5213
F. (910)- 671-1138
[e-mail]
191 Magna Blvd.
Lumberton NC. 28360
A Division of Asbury Carbons -
visit our website: www.asbury.com
Asbury Carbons Standard Terms and Conditions of Sales and Purchase Contracts can be found on our website
at asbury.com/about-us/
From: Joyner, Melissa[ma iIto: melissa.joyner(d�ncdenr.gov]
Sent: Friday, March 23, 2018 10:54 AM
To: Leon Ramer
Subject: Asbury Graphite of North Carolina, Inc. General Permit NCG 070000 Information
Dear Leon,
It was great being able to speak with you earlier this morning about Asbury Graphite of North Carolina, Inc.
Please see the link below which includes the General Permit NCG 070000, Notice of Intent Application and other
relevant information in regards to this permit.
htt s: de .nc. ov about divisions ener -mineral-land-resources n des-stormwater- s#nc 070000:-stone -
clay,-and-glass,-effective-6-1-2013,-expires-5-31-2018
If you have additional questions, please contact me.

Have a nice weekend,
Melissa
Melissa Joyner
Environmental Specialist
Division of Energy. Mineral and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
[phone] office
melissa.joyner(cDncdenr.gov
225 Green Street, Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301-5043
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Joyner, Melissa
From: Leon Ramer <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, March 23, 2018 11:07 AM
To: Joyner, Melissa
Subject: [External] RE: Asbury Graphite of North Carolina, Inc. General Permit NCG 070000
Information
Thank you Melissa ,
You have a Nice Weekend as well.
Regards,
Leon .Ramer
Plant Manager
Asbury Graphite of North Carolina
P. (910)-671-4141
C. (570)- 809 -5213
[e-mail]
191 Magna Blvd.
Lumberton NC. 28360
GPS: 3289 Lowe Road
Asbury Carbons Standard Terms and Conditions of Sales and Purchase Contracts can be found on our website
at asbury.com/about-us/
From: Joyner, Melissa[mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Friday, March 23, 2018 10:54 AM
To: Leon Ramer
Subject: Asbury Graphite of North Carolina, Inc. General Permit NCG 070000 Information
Dear Leon,
It was great being able to speak with you earlier this morning about Asbury Graphite of North Carolina, Inc.
Please see the link below which includes the General Permit NCG 070000, Notice of Intent Application and other
relevant information in regards to this permit.
httos://dea.nc,gov/about/divisions/enerav-mineral-land-resources/nr)des-stormwater-ens#nciz070000:-stone.-
clay,-and-Mass,-effective-6-1-2013,-expires-5-31-2018
If you have additional questions, please contact me.

Have a nice weekend,
Melissa
Melissa Joyner
Environmental Specialist
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
[phone] office
melissa.ioyner(cDncdenr.gov
225 Green Street, Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301-5043
�� Nothinq Compares.`
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

Joyner, Melissa
From: Leon Ramer <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2018 1:04 PM
To: Joyner, Melissa
Cc: Lawyer, Mike
Subject: RE: [External] RE: Industrial Stormwater Information
Melissa,
You are Welcome.
Regards,
Leon
From: Joyner, Melissa [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2018 12:53 PM
To: Leon Ramer
Cc: Lawyer, Mike
Subject: RE: [External] RE: Industrial Stormwater Information
Leon,
Thank you for this helpful information.
Regards,
Melissa
Melissa Joyner
Environmental Specialist
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
[phone] office
melissa. joyner(a-)ncdenr.gov

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225 Green Street, Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301-5043
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North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Leon Ramer [mailto:ncpItmgr(@asbury.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2018 12:31 PM
To: Joyner, Melissa <[e-mail]>
Cc: Lawyer, Mike <mike.lawyer2ncdenr.gov>
Subject: RE: [External] RE: Industrial Stormwater Information
Melissa,
Our SIC Code is 3295,
Regards,
Leon
From: Joyner, Melissa[mailto:melissa.joyner(@ncdenr.gov]
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2018 5:33 PM
To: Leon Ramer
Cc: Lawyer, Mike
Subject: RE: [External] RE: Industrial Stormwater Information
Good afternoon, Mr. Ramer,
I spoke with our Environmental Program Consultant, Mike Lawyer earlier today about Asbury Graphite of North Carolina.
The SIC code that you had emailed me earlier is actually the NAICS code, not the SIC 4-digit code. We would like to
speak with you on about the product which is being produced by the company, as well as about the possible permit for
the site and the No Exposure Certification via telephone this Friday, March 23rd, at 10:30 am, if this is workable. Also,
since the plant will not be operational until July 2018, an inspection will not be necessary until the plant is actually in
operation. In my previous email I had incorrectly stated that if the facility meets the criteria for the No Exposure
Certification, a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan would be required. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan does
not need to be developed if your facility has a No Exposure Certification. Please contact me if you have any questions
about the information in this email and to verify our Friday phone meeting. Thank you.
Regards,

Melissa
Melissa Joyner
Environmental Specialist
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
[phone] office
melissa.loyner(ab-ncdenr.gnv
225 Green Street, Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301-5043
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North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Joyner, Melissa
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018131 PM
To: Leon Ramer <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: [External] RE: Industrial Stormwater Information
Thank you for this helpful information Mr. Ramer.
Regards,
Melissa
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From: Leon Ramer <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 3:08:02 PM
To: Joyner, Melissa
Subject: RE: [External] RE: Industrial Stormwater Information

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Thank You Melissa,
According to our Corporate Controller our SIC Code is 327900
Please let me Know if you need anything Else.
Regards,
Leon
From: Joyner, Melissa [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 3:01 PM
To: Leon Ramer
Subject: Re: [External] RE: Industrial Stormwater Information
Hi, Leon,
The inspection can be done prior to when the plant is operation. Than you for letting me know when Asbury
Graphite of North Carolina will begin operations.
Regards,
Melissa
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From: Leon Ramer <ncpl_tm_gr2asbury.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 2:02:24 PM
To: Joyner, Melissa
Subject: [External] RE: Industrial Stormwater Information
Good Afternoon Melissa,
Thank you for the Information, I will get the SIC Code for you Next week when I Return to Lumberton.
Can we do the inspection Prior to the plant Startup or does this need to happen when Operating ?
We plan to begin Operations Beginning of July at this Point.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you for your Assistance.
Best Regards,
Leon Ramer
Plant Manager
Asbury Graphite of North Carolina
P. 910-671-4141
C. 570-809-5213
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From: Joyner, Melissa[maiIto: melissa.joynerCa)ncdenr.gov]
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 11:39 AM
To: Leon Ramer
Subject: Industrial Stormwater Information
Good morning, Mr. Ramer,
In regards to our recent phone conversation, thank you in advance for sending me the SIC code which will help
determine which Industrial Stormwater permit will be applicable for the Asbury Carbon facility. If the industrial activity
in regards to the production of the expandable graphite is indoors, it is possible that the facility could qualify for No
Exposure Certification. Please see the attached document which provides information in making this determination. If
the facility did qualify for the No Exposure Certification, a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan would still be required,
but not the Analytical and Qualitative Monitoring at the two outfalls on the site. if you did feel that the facility does
qualify forthis Certification, I would plan an inspection on Monday, March 26`h, at 10 am, to verify that current
conditions at the facility do qualify it for the No Exposure Certification.
Kind regards,
Melissa
Melissa Joyner
Environmental Specialist
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
[phone] office
[e-mail]
225 Green Street, Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301-5043
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Joyner, Melissa
From: Joyner, Melissa
Sent: Monday, March 11, 2019 11:52 AM
To: 'Travis Toth'
Subject: RE: [External] RE: Asbury Graphite of North Carolina, Inc. Non -Compliance Exposure
Inspection Response
Dear Travis,
Thank you for relaying your findings about the black algae growing on the asphalt associated with the dew water being
discharged from the roof drains. Would you still be able to please clean up the algae growing in front of the roof drains?
I'll do a reinspection after this work is completed. Thank you for doing so.
Regards,
Melissa
Melissa Joyner
Environmental Specialist
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
[phone] office
melissa.joyner(c)ncdenr.gov
225 Green Street, Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301-5043
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Travis Toth [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, March 11, 2019 11:01 AM
To: Joyner, Melissa <[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] RE: Asbury Graphite of North Carolina, Inc. Non -Compliance Exposure Inspection Response
";V11 ,` External email. Do nottlick links or=open attachments unless you verify.;Send all suspicious ernail as an attachment to
re [e-mail]
Melissa,
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We investigated the "dark discharge from the drains / roof' and found that it does not come from the roof or the drains,
it is merely black algae that grows on the blacktop from it continually being wet and having a food source like
concentrated tree pollen as the drains discharge dew water from roofs almost daily. While it appears ugly, it is
completely natural and harmless, and poses no threat to the environment.
The dark areas were quite wet this morning from dew drainage, and I was able to scrape up clumps of the algae with my
hands, and it was obvious from the texture and odor that it was simple algae growth. I was also able to find more about
it black algae growing in front of roof drain discharges on the internet as confirmation.
Kind Regards,
Travis Toth
Plant 1-lanager
Asbury Graphite of North Carolina, Inc.
Phone: [phone] Ext. 4
Mobile: [phone]
Email: TTOT»@Asbury.com
Location: 191 Magna Blvd, Lumberton, NC 28360
A Division of Asbury Carbons
Visit our website! www.asburV.com
From: Joyner, Melissa[mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Friday, March 08, 2019 4:19 PM
To: Travis Toth <[e-mail]>
Subject: Asbury Graphite of North Carolina, Inc. Non -Compliance Exposure Inspection Response
Good afternoon, Travis,
I relayed to Mike Lawyer the observations made earlier today during the inspection at your facility, Asbury Graphite of
North Carolina, Inc. There is a concern about the roof drains and the dark discharge evident from the drainage pipes. We
are requesting that you do further investigation of the top of the roof to determine the specific cause of this discharge.
Also, the discharge from all the drains should be cleaned up. It is not advised to use water to wash it off but rather to
sweep up these residues. The work should be completed by April 12, 2019 and I will plan a reinspection of the facility on
Monday, April 151h. Do you know if the white boxes on the building roofs are air vents? Please contact me if you have
any questions.
Kind regards,
Melissa
Melissa Joyner
Environmental Specialist
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
[phone] office
melissa. ioyner([e-mail]

225 Green Street, Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301-5043
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Joyner, Melissa
From: Lawyer, Mike
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2019 2:50 PM
To: Joyner, Melissa
Subject: FW: Request for Comments - NCGNE1332 - Asbury Graphite of North Carolina Inc.
See below. Let me know if you need any assistance
Michael Lawyer, CPSWQ
Environmental Program Consultant
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
910 433-3394 office
mike. lawyerOncdenr.gov
225 Green Street, Suite 7 W
Fayetteville, NC 28301
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From: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2019 2:48 PM
To: Lawyer, Mike <[e-mail]>
Cc: McCoy, Suzanne <[e-mail]>; Morman, Alaina <[e-mail]>; Georgoulias,
Bethany <[e-mail]>
Subject: Request for Comments - NCGNE1332 - Asbury Graphite of North Carolina Inc.
A No Exposure application or additional information was received on 2/22/2019 for Asbury Graphite of North Carolina
Inc. in Robeson County. The assigned Permit Number is NCGNE1332.
The information for the above project can be found here:
https://edocs,deg.nc.gov/WaterResources/Browse.aspx?dbid=0&startid=823605.
For General Permit NOI applications, please advise the assigned Central Office reviewer, Suzanne McCoy, of any
comments or objections to issuing general permit coverage to this facility no later than 30 days from now.
If this is a Rescission Request or No Exposure application, please advise the Central Office of your approval or denial no
later than 60 days from now. The Region should send No Exposure approval or denial letters directly to the applicant.
This email was automatically generated by Laserfiche workflow as a courtesy. Please do not respond to this email
address, as responses aren't monitored.

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National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NO EXPOSURE CERTIFICATION for Exclusion
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National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for exclusion from a W�PVAUR. based
on NO EXPOSURE: STORMWATjER F✓EROIi tING
Submission of this No Exposure Certification constitutes notification that your facility does not require a
permit for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity in the State of North Carolina because
it qualifies for a no exposure exclusion. A condition of no exposure at an industrial facility means all
industrial materials and activities are protected by a storm resistant shelter (with some exceptions) to
prevent exposure to rain, snow, snowmelt, and/or runoff.
For permitted facilities in North Carolina, DEMLR must approve your application for No
Exposure Certification before this exclusion is effective. Until you are issued a No
Exposure Certification and your NPDES permit is rescinded, your facility must continue
to abide by the terms and conditions of the current permit.
Industrial materials or activities include, but are not limited to: material handling equipment or activities,
industrial machinery, raw materials, intermediate products, by-products, final products, or waste products.
Material handling activities include the storage, loading and unloading, transportation, or conveyance of
any raw material, intermediate product, final product or waste product. A storm resistant shelter is not
required for the following industrial materials and activities: drums, barrels, tanks, and similar containers
that are tightly sealed, provided those containers are not deteriorated and do not leak. "Sealed" means
banded or otherwise secured and with locked or non -operational taps or valves; adequately maintained
vehicles used in material handling; and final products, other than products that would be mobilized in
stormwater discharges (e.g., rock salt).
A No Exposure Certification must be provided for each facility qualifying for the no exposure exclusion. In
addition, the exclusion from NPDES permitting is available on a facility -wide basis only —not for individual
outfalls. if any industrial activities or materials are, or will be, exposed to precipitation, the facility is not
eligible for the no exposure exclusion. By signing and submitting this No Exposure Certification form, you
certify that a condition of no exposure exists at this facility or site and are obligated to comply with the
terms and conditions of 40 CFR 122.26(g).
If approved, your conditional No Exposure Exclusion has no expiration date
BUT MUST BE self re -certified at least annually.
Please look for information about re -certification under the No Exposure section on this page:
https Wdep.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineraI-Iand-resources/energy-rot ineral4and-permitslstormwater-
For questions, please contact the DEMLR Regional Office for your area. (See page 6)
(Please print or type)
1) Mailing address of owner/operator (address to which all certification correspondence will be mailed):
Name
Contact
Street Address
City
Telephone No,
ASBURY GRAPHITE OF NORTH CAROLINA INC.
TRAVIS TOTH
191 MAGNA BLVD.
LUMBERTON
910 571-4141 X4
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ZIP Cade 28360
671-1138
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2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name ASBURY GRAPHITE OF NORTH CAROLINA INCH
Facility Contact TRAVIS TOTH
Street Address 191 MAGNA BLVD.
City LUMBERTON State NC ZIP Code 28360
County ROBESON
Telephone No. 910 671-4141 X4 Fax: [phone]
3) Physical location information:
Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility (use street names, state road numbers, and
distance and direction from a roadway Intersection), 195 TO 72w, 3M1 LEFT ON LOWE RD, 1MI RIGHT ON MAGMA BLVD
(A copy of a map with the facility clearly located on it should be included with the certification application.)
4) Is the facility located on Native American Lands?© Yes XNo
5) Is this a Federal facility? ❑ Yes XNo
6) Latitude 34.654660 Longitude-79.102920 (deg., min., seconds)
7) This NPDES No Exposure Exclusion application applies to which of the following:
a New or Proposed Facility Date operation is to begin
Existing Date operation began JAN 4 2019
© Renewal of existing No Exposure Certification Certification No.: NCGNE_
8) Was this facility or site ever covered under an NPDES Stormwater Permit? )(Yes © No
It yes, what is the NPDES Permit Number? NCG050000
9) Standard Industrial Classification:
Provide the 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the primary industrial
activity at this facility
SIC Code: 3 2 9 5
10) Provide a brief description of the types of industrial activities and products produced at this facility:
FLAKE GRAPHITE SCREENING AND REPACKAGING: ARTIFICIAL GRAPHITE WAREh
11) Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits (ex: recycle permits)?
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❑ Yes
If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non -Discharge permits for this facility:
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Exposure Checklists (12. - 14.)
12) Are any of the following materials or activities exposed to precipitation, now or in the foreseeable
future? (Please check either "Yes" or "No.") If you answer "Yes" to any of these items, you are not
eligible for the no exposure exclusion.
a. Using, storing, or cleaning industrial machinery or equipment, and areas where © Yes WNc © NIA
residuals from using, storing or cleaning industrial machinery or equipment
remain and are exposed to stormwater
b. Materials or residuals on the ground or in stormwater inlets from spills/leaks © Yes P(No in NIA
c. Materials or products from past industrial activity
Cl Yes
KNo
© NIA
d. Material handling equipment (except adequately maintained vehicles)
© Yes
)CNo
© NIA
e. Materials or products during loading/unloading or transporting activities
0 Yes
XNo
© NIA
I. Materials or products stored outdoors (except final products intended for outside © Yes ,No © NIA
use [e.g., new cars] where exposure to stormwater does not result in the
discharge of pollutants)
g. Materials contained in open, deteriorated or leaking storage drums, barrels, © Yes No © NIA
tanks, and similar containers
h. Materials or products handled/stored on roads or railways owned or maintained © Yes KNo D N/A
by the discharger
i. Waste material (except waste in covered, non -leaking containers [e.g., © Yes KNo © N/A
dum psters])
�. Application or disposal of process wastewater (unless otherwise permitted) 0 Yes 9No 13 NIA
k_ Particulate matter or visible deposits of residuals from roof stacks and/or vents 0 Yes j(No El NIA
not otherwise regulated (i.e., under an air quality control permit) and evident in the
stormwater outflow
I. Empty containers that previously contained materials that are not properly stored 0 Yes KNo 13 NIA
(i.e., not closed and stored upside down to prevent precipitation accumulation)
m. For any exterior ASTs, as well as drums, barrels, tanks, and similar containers 13 Yes kNo 0 NIA
stored outside, has the facility had any releases in the past three (3) years?
13) Above Ground Storage Tanks (ASTs): If you answer "No" to any of the following items, you are not
eligible for the no exposure exclusion.
a. Are exterior ASTs or piping free of rust, damaged or weathered coating, pits, or Xes © No © NIA
deterioration, or evidence of leaks?
b. Is secondary containment provided for all exterior ASTs? If so, is it free of any ❑ Yes ❑ No <N/A
cracks, holes, or evidence of leaks, and are drain valves maintained locked
shut?
14) Secondary Containment: If you answer "No" to any of the following items, you are not eligible for the
no exposure exclusion.
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a. Is secondary containment provided for single above ground storage containers
© Yes
0 No *-N/A
(including drums, barrels, etc..) with a capacity of more than 660-gallons?
b. Is secondary containment provided for above ground storage containers stored
© Yes
El No �KN/A
in close proximity to each other with a combined capacity of more than 1,320-
gallons?
c. Is secondary containment provided for Title III Section 313 Superfund
p Yes
in No �IrN/A
Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) water priority chemicals'?
d. Is secondary containment provided for hazardous substances— designated in
p Yes
p No 1-N/A
40 CFR §116?
e. Are release valves on all secondary containment structures locked?
© Yes
In No k'N/A
15) Hazardous Waste:
a. Is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility? 0Yes Al
No p NIA
b. Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg. of hazardous © Yes �No ( NIA
waste generated per month) of hazardous waste?
c. Is this facility a large Quantity Generator (1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste © Yes )(No C NIA
generated per month) of hazardous waste?
If you answered yes to questions b. or c., please provide the following information:
Type(s) of
waste:
How is material stored:
Where is material stored:
How many disposal shipments per year:
Name of transport / disposal
vendor:
Vendor address:
Footnotes to Questions 14) c. & d.
"Note that amounts below the 660-gallon (single) and 1,320-gallon (combined) bulk storage minimums require
secondary containment. However, some exceptions may be made for de minimis amounts of certain substances,
and/or other qualifiers, as described in the exemptions from reporting requirements of Title III SARA 313 in 40 CFR
§372.38.
"Note that amounts below the 660-gallon (single) and 1,320-gallon (combined) bulk storage minimums require
secondary containment. However, some exceptions may be made for amounts Tess than the Reportable
Quantities of the hazardous substances listed in 40 CFR §117.3.
16) Other information: If you answer "Yes" to any of the following items, you might not be eligible for the
no exposure exclusion. A more in-depth evaluation of the site circumstances may be required.
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a. Does your facility store used, recycled, or otherwise reclaimed pallets outside? I© Yes XNo 0 NIA
b. Does your facility have coal piles on site?
[]Yes KjNo E3 N/A
c. Does your facility store other fuel sources outside in piles, such as wood chips,
[I Yes *No O N/A
sawdust, etc.?
d. Does your facility have air emissions associated with its industrial activity (e.g.,
M Yes K1yNo Cl NIA
degreasing operations, plating, painting and metal finishing)? If so, describe the
industrial activity:
e. if you answered yes to d., are those emissions permitted by an Air Quality
v
Q Yes © No )f NIA
Permit? Please specify:
If �}
f. Please list any other environmental program permits (federal, state, etc.) not
specified eaOier in this application (such as Hazardous Waste Permits, etc_):
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
Permit: Prugram:
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
Permit! Program:
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17) Certification:
I certify under penalty of law that I have read and understand the eligibility requirements for claiming a condition of "no
exposure" and obtaining an exclusion from NPDES stormwater permitting.
I certify under penalty of law that there are no discharges of stormwater contaminated by exposure to industrial activities or
materials from the industrial facility or site identified in this document (except as allowed under 40 CFR 122-26(g)(2)).
I understand that I am obligated to maintain no exposure conditions and complete a Self -Recertification form at least once
each year, and if requested, provide this certification to the operator of the local municipal separate storm sewer system
(MS4) into which the facility discharges (where applicable). I understand that I must allow the North Carolina Division of
Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, or MS4 operator where the discharge is into the local MS4, to perform inspections
to confirm the condition of no exposure and to make such inspection reports publicly available upon request. I understand I
must keep a copy of annual re -certifications on file at the facility.
In the event that the site no longer qualifies for a No Exposure Exclusion, I understand that I must obtain coverage under
an NPDES permit prior to any point source discharge of stormwater from the facility. Additionally, I certify under penalty of
law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system
designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information submitted. Based on my
inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
information, the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true, accurate and complete. I am aware
that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for
knowing violations.
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief
such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of Person Signing: TRAVIS TOTH
Title: PLANT MANAGER
(Signature
2-13-2019
(Date Signed)
Please note: This application for the No Exposure Exclusion is subject to approval by the NCDEQ
Regional Office prior to issuance. The Regional Office may inspect your facility for compliance
with no exposure conditions prior to that approval. The Regional Office may also inspect your
facility at any time in the future for compliance with the No Exposure Exclusion.
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 S(i) provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other
document filed or required to be maintained under this Article or a rule implementing this Article; or who knowingly makes a false
statement of a material fact in a rulemaking proceeding or contested case under this Article; or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under this Article or rules of the
[Environmental Management] Commission implementing this Article shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine
not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
There is currently no fee for a No Exposure Exclusion.
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Final Checklist
This application should include the following items:
T This completed application and all supporting documentation.
A map with the location of the facility clearly marked.
❑uc If the site currently has an NPDES Stormwater Permit, be sure to indicate the permit number in Question 8.
Mail the entire package to:
DEMLR - Stormwater Program
Dept. of Environmental Quality
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Note
The submission of this document does not guarantee the issuance of a No Exposure Exclusion.
For questions, please contact the DEMLR regional Office for your area.
DEMLR Regional Office Contact Information:
Asheville Office ......
[phone]
Fayetteville Office ...
[phone]
Mooresville Office ...
[phone]
Raleigh Office ........
[phone]
Washington Office ...(262)
946-6481
Wilmington Office ...
[phone]
Winston-Salem ......
[phone]
Central Office .........(919)
707-9220
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